It is official: Vanbibber's car is a clunker

[Everglades W68]

So, www.cars.gov (ie the "Cash for Clunkers" program website) confirms that Vanbibber's 1995 TA is a clunker...but my 2000 Firebird is not.

[Mighty Thor]

Re: It is official: Vanbibber's car is a clunker

LOL... most of my cars are clunkers too.


Last night, midnight, was the last time they were accepting clunkers. The gov. ran out of cash. It was very popular.

But the funny thing is most people are buying Honda and Toyota econo. cars. So in other words were putting money into foreign cars and stimulating their economy.

[SpeedingFirebird]

Re: It is official: Vanbibber's car is a clunker

LOL... most of my cars are a clunker too.


Last night, midnight, was the last time they were accepting clunkers. The gov. ran out of cash. It was very popular.

But the funny thing is most people are buying Honda and Toyota econo. cars. So in other words were putting money into foreign cars and stimulating their economy.

I am surprised they didn't allow it for only new cars from the companies that received bailout money (and the company we own 60% of).

[flamingchicken]

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im very angry that they have to crush them!!! i saw a perfectly fine c-1500 sitting in front of the local dealership advertising it. you know what i drive??? NOTHING!!

[T-Mill]

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I wonder what they're actually doing with the cars bc they have to be in running condition... I mean I understand that they should be running or the whole idea of replacing a gas guzzler with a fuel efficient model, to work, but I'd be interested to follow some of the cars that are traded in to see where EXACTLY they end up...

oh yea, congress is looking into "finding" another $2 billion to extend the program

[dgreet77]

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I wonder what they're actually doing with the cars bc they have to be in running condition... I mean I understand that they should be running or the whole idea of replacing a gas guzzler with a fuel efficient model, to work, but I'd be interested to follow some of the cars that are traded in to see where EXACTLY they end up...

They kill them. Run an acid through the engine to perma-kill it. Salvage any "junk" parts. Then Smash whats left.

[T-Mill]

Re: It is official: Vanbibber's car is a clunker

Then why won't they take something like a 1988 Blazer with some Transmission issues because it would have to be towed in... I don't know, just seems like a waste to me to destroy cars in working condition... meanwhile flamingchicken and I are sitting here with cars that don't run that we can't do anything with... lol

[vanbibber]

Re: It is official: Vanbibber's car is a clunker

id qualify in a heart beat for the mpg increase, i get like 13mpg lol. its a clunker alright. i just dont have the damn heart to kick it to the curb.

[dgreet77]

Re: It is official: Vanbibber's car is a clunker

id qualify in a heart beat for the mpg increase, i get like 13mpg lol. its a clunker alright. i just dont have the damn heart to kick it to the curb.

Good man! :rock:

[4thgenowner]

Re: It is official: Vanbibber's car is a clunker

How the **** do you get 13 mpg??? My Z got 27+ on the highway and like 19 around town. ****, my Jeep gets 17 in town and that thing is a two ton fatass.

[Everglades W68]

Re: It is official: Vanbibber's car is a clunker

Vanbibber's Trans Am is cool. I'd buy it if I could.

[flamingchicken]

Re: It is official: Vanbibber's car is a clunker

Then why won't they take something like a 1988 Blazer with some Transmission issues because it would have to be towed in... I don't know, just seems like a waste to me to destroy cars in working condition... meanwhile flamingchicken and I are sitting here with cars that don't run that we can't do anything with... lol

they actually crush them, read the link!!!

i hate it, they should do a clunkers for clunkers, where i bring in my non running clunker and they just give me a running one...lol

[nimrod.sixty9]

Re: It is official: Vanbibber's car is a clunker

Then why won't they take something like a 1988 Blazer with some Transmission issues because it would have to be towed in... I don't know, just seems like a waste to me to destroy cars in working condition... meanwhile flamingchicken and I are sitting here with cars that don't run that we can't do anything with... lol

Right there with ya..

I also dont believe the MPG at 18 or less is fair... I believe it should be if you can increase MPG by a set percentage compared to the new vehicle you buy. Also that you had to have owned the vehicle for a year is BS..

[vanbibber]

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How the **** do you get 13 mpg??? My Z got 27+ on the highway and like 19 around town. ****, my Jeep gets 17 in town and that thing is a two ton fatass.

ive got a mean case of lead foot.

[flamingchicken]

Re: It is official: Vanbibber's car is a clunker

ive got a mean case of lead foot.

i heard that.

my lil v6 gets 17-18 in the city, and 12 on the interstate...lol